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Bold Blossom vs Lady Danger

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 345 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bold Blossom takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Bold Blossom

    Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

  • Lady Danger

    Choose it for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Bold Blossom5/7
Lady Danger2/7
Ratings & consensus
Bold Blossom
Community sentiment
Bold Blossom
Longevity
Bold Blossom
Sillage & projection
Lady Danger
Value for money
Bold Blossom
Versatility
Bold Blossom
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Lady Danger

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
Bold BlossomZara
Lady DangerMAC
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.66/ 5 · 75 votes
Have 40%Had 6%Want 54%
3.50/ 5 · 270 votes
Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%
Category winnerBold BlossomRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
33%Love
28%Like
20%Ok
13%Dislike
5%Hate

60 votes

18%Love
46%Like
7%Ok
26%Dislike
3%Hate

270 votes

Category winnerBold BlossomMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate69
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate63
Category winners

LongevityBold Blossom

SillageLady Danger

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value82
¤ Price value63
Category winnerBold BlossomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
warm spicy92%
rose84%
sweet77%
fruity69%
patchouli61%
warm spicy100%
white floral92%
patchouli84%
amber77%
cherry69%
sweet61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
SaffronTangerinePink Pepper
Heart
FrankincenseRoseRaspberry
Base
PatchouliBlack AmberTonka Bean
Top
Sour CherryTangerine
Heart
Black AmberTyger LilyJasmine
Base
PatchouliSaffron
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Tangerine, Patchouli and Black Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring58
Summer26
Fall89
Winter100
Day100
Night92
Spring34
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerBold BlossomMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men3
Unisex22
Women75
Men5
Unisex44
Women51
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,160

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#12,624

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews36

Category winnerLady DangerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara Bold Blossom arrives as an intriguing 2024 launch composed by perfumer Jérôme Epinette. It wraps a warm, dark core of patchouli and black amber in a fizzy, tart layer of tangerine and pink pepper. Unlike simple fresh florals, this scent is built for cool-weather wear and brings an assertive, dry texture that stra…

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MAC Lady Danger opens with a tart burst of sour cherry and bright tangerine before settling into dark black amber and earthy patchouli. Designed to match the famous crimson lipstick, it brings a warm spicy edge that shines during chilly autumn evenings and late night gatherings. It offers a punchy alternative for thos…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bold Blossom or Lady Danger?

Bold Blossom takes 5 of 7 categories. Bold Blossom is rated 3.66/5 from 75 votes; Lady Danger is rated 3.50/5 from 270 votes. Choose Bold Blossom for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Lady Danger for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Bold Blossom or Lady Danger?

Bold Blossom lasts longest (Bold Blossom 70/100, Lady Danger 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bold Blossom or Lady Danger?

Lady Danger projects furthest (Lady Danger 62/100, Bold Blossom 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bold Blossom and Lady Danger smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and patchouli accords. Common notes include Saffron, Tangerine, Patchouli and Black Amber.

Is Bold Blossom or Lady Danger better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bold Blossom is the stronger pick. For winter, Bold Blossom is the stronger pick. Bold Blossom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bold Blossom and Lady Danger?

Bold Blossom has top notes of Saffron, Tangerine and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Frankincense, Rose and Raspberry, a base of Patchouli, Black Amber and Tonka Bean. Lady Danger has top notes of Sour Cherry and Tangerine, heart notes of Black Amber, Tyger Lily and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli and Saffron.

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